Medical

Transitioning from paper to electronic medical records is expensive but many argue an effective way to increase patient safety. Over the past fifteen years, New Hanover Regional Medical Center been making the transition, and they have noticed several advantages. Full story...

2009 open enrollment for Medicare prescription drug and Medicare Advantage plans begins November 15, 2008. Full story...

A Wilmington doctor has surrendered his medical license. 56-year old Robert Perry has practiced medicine for 15 years and most recently ran the Pee Dee Clinic on Market Street in the Ogden area. Full story...

Patch Adams, the unconventional, yet caring doctor made famous by Hollywood, made a house call to Bladen County Thursday night. The Cape Fear Vally Health System brought Adams to Bladen County in order to celebrate the health system's recent partnership with Bladen County Hospital. Full story...

Carefree as they may be, flip-flops can cause pain and injury in feet and ankles. Full story...

She says a pharmacy foul-up is causing her to go blind. Now a Southport woman is taking on a big business. For three straight days Gracie page has affixed herself to a sign of protest. She says it's time the little people stand up to big corporations. Full story...

The Ortho-Glide is a new medical device at Cape Fear Hospital that could mean wonders to people with aching knees. Full story...